As Louisville homicide detectives scramble to investigate multiple shootings this week, including one that occurred Saturday morning, a teenager is in custody as a suspect in the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy.The grandmother of that 14-year-old, Troyvonte Hurt, tells WLKY she is not angry with her grandson's killer. In fact, she says the two were close friends."I love you baby and I will be there for you. I will be there for you because I know this is what Troyvonte would want," said Arquilla Booker.Arquilla Booker knows the 16-year-old charged with her grandson's death."I do not think he knew and then again, he might have known, but he just did not know how to tell us what he did," Booker said.Troyvonte Hurt was shot and killed Wednesday night near the intersection of Jacob and Clay streets.Homicide detectives say video caught a friend of the 14-year-old pulling the trigger."Until I see the video, I will not believe it and then after I see the video, I still love him, you know? Freak accident," Booker said.A freak accident, Booker said, because that friend fired the shot after he and Troyvonte were shot at first.Investigators said someone in a passing car shot at the group they were with."I do not know what brought it on, do not care what brought it on. But if the car had not turned the corner shooting, my grandbaby would still be here today," Booker said.Troyvonte's murder is one of six in Louisville this week.The most recent took place around 11 a.m. Saturday at 10th and Magazine."He was transported to University Hospital by private means where he was pronounced deceased," said Alicia Smiley with Louisville Metro Police.A short time later, shots rang out around the corner from that scene.Jaylen Davis was arrested in the area. He is accused of firing a gun in the vicinity of officers. Several vehicles were struck. Court records say he also pointed the weapon at one officer before fleeing into an apartment.The 19-year-old is facing one count of wanton endangerment and three counts of criminal mischief.Investigators have not determined if that shooting has any connection to the murder.Arquilla Booker tells WLKY the continued violence must stop."I need the parents to come out to help not only me but to protect your child. Because just like I'm sitting here and am spiritually whooped, it could happen to you. Yeah, could happen to you," Booker said.Police have not made any arrests in this latest homicide.If you have information that can help investigators, you're asked to call 574-LMPD.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

As Louisville homicide detectives scramble to investigate multiple shootings this week, including one that occurred Saturday morning, a teenager is in custody as a suspect in the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy.

The grandmother of that 14-year-old, Troyvonte Hurt, tells WLKY she is not angry with her grandson's killer. In fact, she says the two were close friends.

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"I love you baby and I will be there for you. I will be there for you because I know this is what Troyvonte would want," said Arquilla Booker.

Arquilla Booker knows the 16-year-old charged with her grandson's death.

"I do not think he knew and then again, he might have known, but he just did not know how to tell us what he did," Booker said.

Troyvonte Hurt was shot and killed Wednesday night near the intersection of Jacob and Clay streets.

Homicide detectives say video caught a friend of the 14-year-old pulling the trigger.

"Until I see the video, I will not believe it and then after I see the video, I still love him, you know? Freak accident," Booker said.

A freak accident, Booker said, because that friend fired the shot after he and Troyvonte were shot at first.

Investigators said someone in a passing car shot at the group they were with.

"I do not know what brought it on, do not care what brought it on. But if the car had not turned the corner shooting, my grandbaby would still be here today," Booker said.

Troyvonte's murder is one of six in Louisville this week.

The most recent took place around 11 a.m. Saturday at 10th and Magazine.

"He was transported to University Hospital by private means where he was pronounced deceased," said Alicia Smiley with Louisville Metro Police.

A short time later, shots rang out around the corner from that scene.

Jaylen Davis was arrested in the area. He is accused of firing a gun in the vicinity of officers. Several vehicles were struck. Court records say he also pointed the weapon at one officer before fleeing into an apartment.

The 19-year-old is facing one count of wanton endangerment and three counts of criminal mischief.

Investigators have not determined if that shooting has any connection to the murder.

Arquilla Booker tells WLKY the continued violence must stop.

"I need the parents to come out to help not only me but to protect your child. Because just like I'm sitting here and am spiritually whooped, it could happen to you. Yeah, could happen to you," Booker said.

Police have not made any arrests in this latest homicide.

If you have information that can help investigators, you're asked to call 574-LMPD.